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[[Image:Saint Thomas Aquinas.jpg|250px|right|thumb|For [[Thomas Aquinas]], the ultimate goal of one's life is union with [[God]]. And Aquinas indicated that [[ethics|ethical]] behavior is essential for achieving this [[Goal setting|goal]].<ref>[https://philonotes.com/2023/04/st-thomas-aquinass-ethics#:~:text=According%20to%20Aquinas%2C%20ethics%20is,essential%20for%20achieving%20this%20goal. St. Thomas Aquinas's Ethics - PHILO-notes]</ref> ]]
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'''Character''' refers to the complex mental and [[Morality|moral]]/[[ethics|ethical]] qualities that make up a person's unique [[personality]], especially those traits that are positive.<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/character Character], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref><ref>[https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/ethics-versus-morals/#:~:text=Ethics%20%E2%80%93%20Rules%20of%20conduct%20in,compass%20of%20right%20and%20wrong. Ethics Versus Morals – What’s the Difference?], Oxford College</ref>  For example, an honest person is said to have "good character."  In this sense, character may be interchangeable with [[reputation]]. Character is also intimately related with one's outlook on life. For example, one might have a [[conservative]] character, identified by a strong sense of self, by self-reliance and abhorrence of [[deceit]], or, conversely, a [[liberal]] character.
  
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There is nothing that works quicker ruin character than unaddressed and/or undiscovered [[sin]] (See also: [[Self-awareness]] and [[Self-deception]] and [[Rationalization (Psychology)|Rationalization]] and [[Excusitis]]).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170712141519/http://www.freefictionbooks.org/books/s/17965-st-winifreds-by-f-w-farrar?start=30 St. Winifred's, by F. W. Farrar]</ref>
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A character may also be a main participant in a [[drama]] or [[comedy]], or a player-controlled personality in a [[video game]].
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== Virtue ethics ==
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[[Virtue]] [[ethics]] is a [[Philosophy|philosophical]] approach to morality that emphasizes the development of good character traits (virtues) as the key to ethical behavior. Specifically it focuses on who a person is relative to their character rather than specific rules or consequences of actions. Proponents of virtue ethics often maintain a morally good life is achieved by cultivating virtues like [[honest]]y, [[kindness]], [[courage]], [[generosity]], and [[justice]] through [[Deliberate practice|practice]] and [[habit]] formation. Virtue ethics is often associated with the teachings of the Greek philosopher [[Aristotle]].
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Articles:
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*[https://iep.utm.edu/virtue/#:~:text=Virtue%20ethics%20is%20a%20broad,proper%20family%20and%20social%20values?%E2%80%9D Virtue Ethics], Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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*[https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/virtue-ethics Virtue ethics]
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== Bible reading and human flourishing ==
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''See also:'' [[Bible reading and human flourishing]]
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There is a significant amount of [[history|historical]] and [[Science|scientific]] evidence that Bible reading has greatly increased human flourishing such as people's physical health, psychological well-being, [character and [[virtue]], and social connections (See: [[Bible reading and human flourishing]]).
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== Character development: Strong character vs. easy life ==
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*[https://www.google.com/search?q=You+can%27t+have+an+easy+life+and+strong+character&oq=You+can%27t+have+an+easy+life+and+strong+character&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEJMTQ5OTlqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 You can't have an easy life and a strong character] - "The statement "You can't have an easy life and strong character" suggests that building a strong character is often achieved through facing adversity and overcoming challenges, while an easy life, characterized by minimal hardship, might not provide the necessary experiences for character development. It implies that these two concepts are often mutually exclusive."
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*[https://medium.com/@adibakmal55/strong-character-or-easy-life-ef9c2a966cdb Strong Character or Easy Life?]
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== Journal articles ==
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*[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4434789/ Integrity and virtue: The forming of good character]. Linacre Q. 2015 May;82(2):149–169. doi: 10.1179/2050854915Y.0000000001
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*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191308514000070 Moral character: What it is and what it does] by Taya R. Cohen and Lily Morse. ''Research in Organizational Behavior''. Volume 34, 2014, Pages 43-61
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*[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cdep.12315 Character Development: Four Facets of Virtues] by Jim Lerner. Childhood Development Perspectives. First published: 19 November 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12315
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*[https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-94-007-1494-6_46#:~:text=Aristotle%20says%20that%20your%20choices,to%20be%20good%20%5B16%5D. Aristotle on Character Formation]
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== See also ==
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[[Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|right|thumb|325px|[[St. Paul]] defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco).
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The Apostle Paul taught: "Do not be deceived:‘Bad company ruins good morals.’" (1 Corinthians 15:33).]]
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*[[Virtue]]
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*[[Sanctification]]
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*[[Repentance]]
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*[[Works (theology)]]
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*[[Bible reading and human flourishing]]
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*[[Social influence]]
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*[[Self-control]]
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*[[Mental toughness]]
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*[[Psychological resilience]]
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Opposite:
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* [[Rationalization (Psychology)]]
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* [[Excusitis]]
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== External links ==
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*[https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/learn-and-grow/career-development/spotlight-build-character-each-and-every-day Spotlight: Build Character Each And Every Day], Yale University
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*[https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-develop-a-strong-moral-compass-7482422#:~:text=Honesty:%20Being%20truthful%20and%20not,toward%20the%20plight%20of%20others. How to Develop a Strong Moral Compass], VeryWellMind.com
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*[https://leadershipandcharacter.wfu.edu/vision-2/seven-strategies-for-character-development/ Seven Strategies for Character Development]
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*[https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_things_that_influence_our_character Three Things That Influence Our Character], Greater Good Magazine
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*[https://characterlab.org/character/ What is character], Character Lab
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*[https://davidhorsager.com/five-ways-to-build-your-character/ Five Ways to Build Your Character]
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*[https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/success-factor-moral-character-a-good-person/ Critical Success Factor: Developing a Moral Character to Achieve Greatness]
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Videos:
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*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGpIstJJqZdj3QvAiIipmQFK Character and virtue development - video playlist], Video playlist
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
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Latest revision as of 11:01, July 27, 2025

For Thomas Aquinas, the ultimate goal of one's life is union with God. And Aquinas indicated that ethical behavior is essential for achieving this goal.[1]

Character refers to the complex mental and moral/ethical qualities that make up a person's unique personality, especially those traits that are positive.[2][3] For example, an honest person is said to have "good character." In this sense, character may be interchangeable with reputation. Character is also intimately related with one's outlook on life. For example, one might have a conservative character, identified by a strong sense of self, by self-reliance and abhorrence of deceit, or, conversely, a liberal character.

There is nothing that works quicker ruin character than unaddressed and/or undiscovered sin (See also: Self-awareness and Self-deception and Rationalization and Excusitis).[4]

A character may also be a main participant in a drama or comedy, or a player-controlled personality in a video game.

Virtue ethics

Virtue ethics is a philosophical approach to morality that emphasizes the development of good character traits (virtues) as the key to ethical behavior. Specifically it focuses on who a person is relative to their character rather than specific rules or consequences of actions. Proponents of virtue ethics often maintain a morally good life is achieved by cultivating virtues like honesty, kindness, courage, generosity, and justice through practice and habit formation. Virtue ethics is often associated with the teachings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

Articles:

Bible reading and human flourishing

See also: Bible reading and human flourishing

There is a significant amount of historical and scientific evidence that Bible reading has greatly increased human flourishing such as people's physical health, psychological well-being, [character and virtue, and social connections (See: Bible reading and human flourishing).

Character development: Strong character vs. easy life

  • You can't have an easy life and a strong character - "The statement "You can't have an easy life and strong character" suggests that building a strong character is often achieved through facing adversity and overcoming challenges, while an easy life, characterized by minimal hardship, might not provide the necessary experiences for character development. It implies that these two concepts are often mutually exclusive."

Journal articles

See also

St. Paul defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco).

The Apostle Paul taught: "Do not be deceived:‘Bad company ruins good morals.’" (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Opposite:

External links

Videos:

References

  1. ↑ St. Thomas Aquinas's Ethics - PHILO-notes
  2. ↑ Character, Merriam-Webster dictionary
  3. ↑ Ethics Versus Morals – What’s the Difference?, Oxford College
  4. ↑ St. Winifred's, by F. W. Farrar
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